[terry3390]

can anyone tell me when all you have ever used is food to make yourself feel better and you are really trying not to I bought carb free food but what i really want is sweets. I am having a really hard time with this.

[kma21403]

What kind of carb free food? I feel the same way a lot, mostly because I am not suppose to have it... Things I never ate before, like donuts and candy are all I can think about sometimes. But, there are really healthy alternatives that can replace those carb heavy foods in a satisfying way.

[amyemilia]

The other alternative to denying sweets is to actually have some. I have found a few things that don't seem to move bg much. Carrots, and a low-carb ice cream. The key to remember is that this is for life - so find a way to be comfortable with your restrictions! Best of luck and let us know what you figure out .

[debi]

This might sound really silly but I have found that if I VISIT these foods at the store. Then its a choice to walk away, not that I CANT have it. I seem satisfied with my visit and feel pride when I walk away.

[hilom320]

Great post! I like it.

[ssimon]

Part of the symptoms of diabetes is that you are always hungry. Of course stress eating is a huge factor-I am constantly battling with weight.I am trying to eat a lot more veggies, and that helps. However I do have a small bar of dark chocolate in the house and it has to last me 3 days. After I have had a few squares of it I feel better and remind myself later when I want something that I already had my treat for the day.

[sophiapriddy@gmail.com]

Thank you for the last post. I too feel the need sweets and feel hungry all the time. Diabetes is a constant battle and its hard to stay on top of it all the time. Good luck

[type1rachelle]

diabetes only makes you hungry if your numbers are super high because your cells are starved for energy, but I suppose everyone is different in that regard.

I have T1 and no insulin resistance so I don't have many restrictions, as long as I cover what I eat with the appropriate amount of insulin and don't "stack" high carb, high fat foods, I don't have a problem.

but if you're craving sweets, what about a piece of fruit? I like the suggestion of carrots. If you're craving something junky, I would opt for a square of super dark chocolate - something over 70% cacao - it's so rich, all you really need is one square.

thing is, this disease is chronic - don't get so hung up on the "good" and "bad" foods... do what you can day to day, and experiment as much as possible with what works for YOU. you're not going to go blind for having a piece of cake today, but you want to make habits that foster a healthier lifestyle overall so that means finding healthier options.

a diabetes diet is not about restrictions - it's how EVERYONE should eat - lean proteins, low fat, unprocessed carbs from fruits and vegetables and PLENTY of exercise.

[bbb]

I really crave sugars when I have high blood sugars.

[cjs5234]

I feel your pain, wife and I went shopping for a low-carb treat for me and found these bars from Atkins, believe they are 14 carbs per bar. Not bad when you REALLY feel like having a sweet treat, just count it towards your daily number of carbs.

good luck, kiddo!
Clinton